BOSSIER CITY -Two National Finals Rodeo qualifiers who call the Bayou State home will be returning to their native state for one night only as they hope to tap the hometown advantage atmosphere while trying to win the Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding held February 2 at the Century Link Center in Bossier City.

“Koby Radley and Dustin Boquet are premier athletes from Louisiana and you won’t want to miss the opportunity to see them ride - if you didn’t make it to the NFR in Vegas where the ticket prices are high, you will see several world champions and at least 9 NFR guys right here in Bossier,” said Hedeman.

Louisiana bull rider and NFR qualifier Koby Radley who grew up in Louisiana hopes Bossier will be a hometown advantage in Bossier. Radley finished 2018 10th in the PRCA World Standings..

The pioneer behind the sport of professional bull riding, 4-Time World Champion and Pro Rodeo Hall of Famer Tuff Hedeman, brings backs his two hour signature three round tournament style bull riding event to North Louisiana where he showcases the industry’s top 24 ranked bull riders for a one night only performance which tests their skills against the highly-skilled animal athletes.

The Pro Rodeo Hall of Famer has lined up the roster of World Champions and Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) athletes to compete for the second stop on his national tour, the Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport Tuff Hedeman Championship.

“This is family fun entertainment and no bull riding experience or knowledge is necessary to enjoy this high energy adrenaline rush show, said Hedeman.

FOR THE KIDS - Stick Bull Riding – Your budding rodeo star can enter the stick bull riding for a chance to compete on a stick bull on the floor of the main arena prior to the show. Entries earn prizes and the champion wins a Tuff Hedeman trophy buckle. Enter by emailing stickbullrider@aol.com.

SPECIAL GUEST

Stoney LaRue will be Tuff’s special guest and he will be in concert on the arena floor immediately following the bull riding. LaRue has sold over one million records over his career and plays 200-plus shows a year and is known and loved for his real life, thinking man’s music.

With 30 years of bull riding history on his resume, Hedeman is one of the most recognizable cowboys in the history of rodeo and bull riding, but he defers to the young superstars like Radley and Boquet as the best bull riding talent he has seen in recent years.

You and your family will enjoy top-shelf entertainment including the Tuff Hedeman Bullfighters, grand pyrotechnics introductions, and great family fun entertainment from leading entertainers in a jammed packed two-hour adrenaline rush show.

Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. for ticket holders to enjoy the pre-event activities on the concourse including great food, cold beer, shopping and autograph opportunities.

Hedeman and bull riders will be at Landers in Bossier on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 11 am - 2 pm

Tickets are available at the CenturyLink Center Box Office located at ground level across from parking lot A on the Northwest side of the arena. The Box Office is open Monday – Friday from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm. Patrons may purchase tickets in person during these times or 24-7 online at Ticketmaster.com. For more information, interviews and media credentials, please contact Leigh Ann Schroeder, 940.902.1112 or tuffhedemanpr@gmail.com.